FMBGN-BIZ-NN-Nervous Nellies-Ruby Shares How She Keeps Nervous Nellies Running Smoothly For Locals And Vacationers

A bar on Fort Myers Beach looks effortless when it is done right, but Ruby tells us what is really happening behind the scenes. We’re at Nervous Nellies on the water, watching the boats roll by, talking with the front-of-house and bar manager who builds schedules, trains staff, and keeps the whole operation moving when the dining room is buzzing.Ruby also gets personal about Hurricane Ian and what displacement felt like for workers who make the island run. She shares why she left, what she focused on while the restaurant rebuilt, and why hospitality kept pulling her back: the fast pace, the people, and the work family that makes long shifts feel worth it. If you care about Fort Myers Beach restaurants, local recovery stories, or what makes a great guest experience for travelers from around the world, her “restaurant motor” analogy will stick with you.Then we get into St. Patrick’s Day at Nervous Nellies, one of the biggest Fort Myers Beach events of the season. Ruby previews live music, festive outfits, Irish egg rolls, traditional corned beef and cabbage, and a stacked bar with Guinness plus themed specials like the Lucky Leprechaun shot and the Shamrock Rita. It is part party, part community meetup, and fully a reminder that good hospitality is built on preparation and heart.If you enjoy the show, subscribe, share it with a friend, and leave a quick review so more people can find these Fort Myers Beach stories. What is your favorite St. Patrick’s Day food or drink?Nervous Nellie's1131 First St, Fort Myers Beach, FL 33931 (239) [email protected]#NervousNelliesFMB #LiveMusic#WaterfrontDining#HappyHour@NervousNelliesFMBFt Myers Beach-Good NeighborTo Nominate Someone to be FeaturedOrTo Subscribe to the NewsletterCLICK HEREhttps://cabowabojim.com/listen-to-podcasts/